Prefabricated house models are among the most preferred house models of recent years. Prefabricated houses, which are a reliable option with many features that make them preferred, are produced with equipment that can meet every desire and need.

What is a Prefabricated House?

The type of house in which walls, doors and all other parts are produced in the factory and assembled at the place where the house will be built is called prefabricated house. The most important feature of prefabricated houses is that no foundation is required during construction. These houses, built as single or two-storey, have been preferred frequently in recent years because they offer many advantages with use. Sound and heat insulation is provided to prefabricated houses, just like reinforced concrete structures, thus ensuring that they are an option that can be used in crowds and throughout all four seasons. In addition, systems such as electrical installation and sewage are included in prefabricated houses.

What are Prefabricated House Models?

Prefabricated house models generally vary as single or multi-storey. Single-storey prefabricated houses are a type of house that has basic features and is known as one of the most preferred options. However, double-storey prefabricated house models designed for different demands and needs also attract great attention today.

Features of prefabricated houses include rooms such as toilet, bathroom, kitchen, living room and bedroom. In addition, these houses are prepared with 1 + 1, 2 + 1 and 3 + 1 options. In this way, it becomes possible to choose among prefabricated house models that can meet changing needs when the number of family members and people living in the house changes.

Single-storey prefabricated house models are generally designed as 2 + 1. It is possible for 2 adults and 1 or 2 children to live comfortably in these houses. Prefabricated houses, which are no different from classical reinforced concrete structures and offer you the same comfort, can also be designed with their own garden, veranda or balcony. The most important advantage of using a prefabricated house is that it is designed completely according to your wishes and needs. Since the majority of reinforced concrete structures are produced from a single source, it is very unlikely that they will be able to meet the specific needs of the user. However, with the use of prefabricated houses, you can make your home more personal and make your living space much more comfortable with small changes in line with your wishes.

Why Have Prefabricated Houses Become Popular?

The most important feature that makes these structures, called prefabricated houses, becoming more popular day by day, is the safety they provide. Due to its geopolitical location, Turkey is considered to be a country very prone to earthquakes and vulnerable to such natural disasters. Of course, no one wants to feel uneasy while spending time in their living space or to be in constant anxiety due to natural disasters. Although it is not possible to change or prevent natural disasters, it is possible to minimize your chances of being affected by the precautions you will take in your living spaces and the factors you will pay attention to when choosing your living spaces.

What are the Advantages of Using Prefabricated Houses?

The most important advantage of using prefabricated structures is that they are more resistant to earthquakes than reinforced concrete structures. In addition, since it has different models, one of its advantages is that it appeals to everyone. Other features of prefabricated house advantages are;

  • Prefabricated houses have heat and sound insulation features, just like reinforced concrete structures. In this way, it can be used throughout 4 seasons and promises freedom to both the builder and the user in choosing materials.

  • Compared to reinforced concrete structures, the construction time of prefabricated houses becomes much shorter. This way, you don't have to wait long to start living in your living space specially designed for you. Prefabricated houses, which are assembled and ready to be occupied in a short time and thus can be transported quickly, offer a significant advantage in terms of time.

  • Prefabricated houses are produced with much lighter materials than classical reinforced concrete structures. The most important reason for the damage to buildings due to the shaking that occurs during an earthquake is that the buildings are very heavy. Since the materials used in prefabricated houses are light and ergonomic, any damage that may occur is minimized. This situation highlights the factors of safety and earthquake resistance, which are among the advantages of prefabricated houses.

  • Although everyone thinks of a different model when it comes to prefabricated houses, there is a very extensive list of prefabricated house models. Since houses are offered to suit every taste, you can easily find the model that appeals to your taste and needs, or you can decide for yourself the features such as the number of floors, number of rooms, size and structure.

  • Prefabricated building materials are produced with fireproof properties and are constructed to be water resistant. Therefore, it helps protect you not only from earthquakes but also from disasters such as fire or flood, as well as being environmentally friendly, which is another factor that makes it preferred.

  • If you like to change your living spaces, prefabricated house models will be one of the best options for you. Because these structures can be changed much more easily.

  • The most important feature of prefabricated houses is that they are portable. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to carry or slide it to certain extents while we live at home.

  • Since it is an economical house type, a budget-friendly model can be chosen. Although prefabricated house prices vary due to various factors, they can be considered economical considering the advantages they provide with use.

How to Build a Prefabricated House?

Prefabricated building construction takes much shorter time than reinforced concrete buildings. This situation causes many people to wonder how the construction of prefabricated buildings takes place. The prefabricated house, which is one of the most preferred house options in the world's most developed countries such as the USA, has now become one of the most popular options in Turkey.

The first stage during prefabricated house construction is land permits. If you choose among prefabricated house models, you must first have land for the installation of the house. In order to establish a prefabricated house, a zoning permit must be obtained from the municipality where the land is located.

After the planning permission is obtained and the model is decided, factory production begins, followed by concrete pouring. After the factory production is completed with its own features and in a completely safe manner, the parts produced in the factory are taken to the areas where concrete is poured. In the last stage, the assembly process takes place.

Among the advantages of prefabricated houses is that the assembly process is carried out with great care, making it a reliable option. Doors, windows, walls and rooms are assembled with great care and thus made ready for home use.

The usage period of prefabricated houses, one of the most preferred options of recent years, is also wondered by users. These houses, which need to be maintained periodically, can last more than 60 years when regular maintenance is carried out. It is known that the average lifespan is between 40 and 60 years.